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No. 608,25l. Patented Aug. 2, I898.

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WASHING MACHINE.

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ALONZO A; OASLER, OF LITTLE FALLS, NEW YORK.

WASHING-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 608,251, dated August2, 1898.

Application filed October 27,1897, Serial No. 656,585. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ALoNzo A. OAsLER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Little Falls, in the county of Herkimer and State of NewYork, have invented certain'new' and useful Improvements inWashing-Machines; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full,clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enableothers skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use thesame.

My invention relates to improvements in washing-machines; and one objectof my invention is the provision of a machine which operates very easilyand will not fatigue the user.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a washing-machinewhich will not wear or tear the clothes and which will eifect a perfectcleansing in a rapid manner.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a washing-machinewhich will be the embodiment of simplicity and durability, enabling theproduction of the machine at a low price.

To attain the desired objects, the invention consists of a washing-machine embodying novel features of construction and combination ofparts substantially as disclosed herein.

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of my improved Washing-machine.Fig. 2'represents a bottom plan View 'with the legs removed. Fig. 3represents a vertical sectional view thereof, and FigArepresents anenlarged detail view of the main portion of my washing-machine. Fig. 5represents a detail view of the clamp for holding the tub or receptaclein a rigid position when desired. 7

Referring by numerals to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates the tubor receptacle of my washing-machine, which is provided with thedischarge-spout 2, having the plug or stopper 3, the ribst in its bottomarranged after the manner of the spokes of a wheel and forming the lowerrubberof my machine, and the tub is further provided with the handle 5for rotating the'tub and with the flange 6, upon which is supported thecover or lid 7.

Upon the bottom of the tub is secured the sleeve or ferrule 8, which isprovided in its upper portion with interior screw-threads 8 which areengaged by the threads 9 of the tube 10, which extends up in the tub orreceptacle and is closed at the top by a head or cap 11, that isprovided with diametrically opposite kerfs or recesses 12. Passingdownward'through the tube is a rod or stem 13, having its lower portionprovided with screwthreads 14, which are engaged by nuts 15,which'operate to support the ball-tracks 16, between which are arrangedthe balls 17 in the sleeve or ferrule 8. The extreme lower end of thestem passes through the four-socket casting 18, which receives thesupporting-legs 19, and is engaged by a pin or suitable fastening 20.

From this construction it will be seen that the tub or receptacle issupported directly upon ball-bearings and that it requires but littleefiort to rotate the tub, and fitting upon the centrally-arranged tubeis the upper rubber 21, having a series of ribs 22, similar inconstruction and arrangement to the ribs of the tub and rising from thecenter of the disk adjacent to the opening therein, and secured theretoby means of the lateral extensions 26 is the frame 23, having in itsupper closed end the circular opening 24 to receive the rod or stem, andfurther provided with the ribs 25, which engage the kerfs or recesses 12and allow a vertical movement of the rubbing-disk, but prevent anyrotation thereof; and I further provide the frame at its top with theoppositely-arranged arms, which form a handle when desired.

From this construction it will be seen that I the tub rotates with easeand readiness and the disk remains stationary and the cleansing isperfectly performed between the ribbed surfaces of the tub and disk.

When it is desired to use the wringer upon the tub, I employ thefastening means consisting of the slotted plate 27, attached to thelower edge of the tub, with which engages the lever 28, pivoted upon therod 29, having its ends connected to the supporting-legs, and said leveris provided with a lug 30, which fits in the slot of the neck of theplate, and with a stop or abutment 31, the whole forming an eccentricbinding-clamp.

The labor of washing with my machine is greatly lessened by means of theslotted stop 32, in whose slot is movably engaged a spring 33, havingits other end rigidly secured to a ring formed integral with the slottedplate 27, which is secured to the lower edge of the tub. The effect ofthe arrangement of these parts is to allow the tub or receptacle to berotated a certain distance when the slotted stop exerts a tenison uponthe spring and causes the spring to expand and quickly contract, pullingthe tub or receptacle in the opposite direction, as is evident. Thusitwill be seen that the labor of stopping and starting the tub in itsopposite direction is dispensed with and the labor of washing is thuslessened.

The advantages of my machine will be readily understood and appreciatedby all acquainted with such matters, and it is evident from itssimplicity, durability, and inexpensiveness, its ease of operation andthorough efiicieney, that it will commend itself as thoroughly practicaland desirable.

I claim- 1. In a washing-machine the supportinglegs, the stem risingtherefrom, the tub or re ceptacle provided with rubbing-ribs and havingthe central tube mounted upon said stem, the cap having the kcrfs orrecesses, and the upper rubber having the central opening fitting overthe tube and having the frame extending upward therefrom and formed withribs engaging said kerfs or recesses.

2. In a washing-machine the supportinglegs, the tub adapted to rotatethereon, the arm connected with the supporting-legs and formed with theslotted portion, and the spring having one end connected to the tub andthe other end working in the slot.

In a washing-machine, the supportinglegs, the tub adapted to rotatethereon, the slotted plate secured to the lower edge of the tub, thebent rod having its ends pivoted to the supporting-legs, the eccentricor cam lever fulcrumed in the bent rod and provided with a lug and stopforming a lock in connection with the plate, an arm connected with thesn1 )porting-legs and formed with a slotted portion, and the springhaving one end connected to the slotted plate and the other end workingin the slotted portion of said arm.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ALONZO A. CASLER.

\Vitnesses:

\VM. N. Moons, (unis. E. RIOHDON.

